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Purple · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

LM52 UTTMOT history

LM52 UTT is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LM52 UTT purple Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,270 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 UTT was last recorded at 53,270 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,136 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,134 miles
Average per year
2,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,270 miles
  • 2025 – 49,136 miles
  • 2024 – 45,271 miles
  • 2023 – 42,594 miles
  • 2022 – 39,472 miles
  • 2021 – 39,457 miles
  • 2020 – 37,956 miles
  • 2019 – 34,724 miles
  • 2018 – 32,463 miles
  • 2017 – 29,843 miles
  • 2016 – 25,932 miles
  • 2015 – 21,688 miles
  • 2014 – 19,506 miles
  • 2013 – 18,149 miles
  • 2012 – 16,806 miles
  • 2011 – 15,987 miles
  • 2010 – 15,082 miles
  • 2009 – 14,008 miles
  • 2008 – 12,944 miles
  • 2007 – 12,255 miles
  • 2006 – 7,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,270 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,270 miles (+4,134)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    597857322673
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass49,136 miles (+3,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    49,136 miles
    Test number
    429108176475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,271 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    45,271 miles
    Test number
    667318087392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail45,253 miles (+2,659)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,253 miles
    Test number
    143398059475
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass42,594 miles (+3,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,594 miles
    Test number
    744346306513
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass39,472 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,472 miles
    Test number
    594083735961
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail39,471 miles (+14)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,471 miles
    Test number
    567473110789
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail39,457 miles (+1,501)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,457 miles
    Test number
    996609795387
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arms, forward bushes. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,956 miles (+3,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,956 miles
    Test number
    433973635489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Pass34,724 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    467298637017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail34,724 miles (+2,261)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    294384740685
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass32,463 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,463 miles
    Test number
    143545309901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,843 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    522213615670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,932 miles
    Test number
    562859581261
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail25,932 miles (+4,244)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,932 miles
    Test number
    797102356309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass21,688 miles (+2,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,688 miles
    Test number
    567799195020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass19,506 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,506 miles
    Test number
    297182524420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass18,149 miles (+1,343)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,149 miles
    Test number
    149584063002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass16,806 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,806 miles
    Test number
    285832162007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,987 miles (+905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,987 miles
    Test number
    329763861043
    • NoteN/s/front tyre wall cuts no cords visable

  21. Pass15,082 miles (+1,074)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,082 miles
    Test number
    701102960026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTop and bott0m covers fitted

  22. Pass14,008 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,008 miles
    Test number
    703543069070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,944 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    12,944 miles
    Test number
    902941868058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,255 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,255 miles
    Test number
    543765227070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    7,865 miles
    Test number
    552520036024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 UTT

Does LM52 UTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 UTT is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UTT?
The MOT on LM52 UTT is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 UTT done?
LM52 UTT was recorded at 53,270 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,218 miles a year.
Has LM52 UTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UTT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 UTT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 UTT find?
LM52 UTT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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